Businesses save up to $67m thanks to custom reforms

Thursday, Dec 08, 2022

Vietnamese and American businesses could save US$67 million thanks to administrative custom reforms, according to Bradley Bessire, Acting Vietnam Mission Director from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during a conference in HCM City on Wednesday.

VN’s export value to US reaches record high in Aug

Friday, Sep 28, 2018

Viet Nam’s export value to the US reached $4.89 billion in August, the highest level since January this year, according to the General Department of Customs.

Customs clearance time reduced

Monday, Oct 12, 2015

Since its introduction in May, Viet Nam''s National Single Window (NSW) has significantly reduced the time required for customs clearance, helping import businesses save time and money on lengthy administrative procedures.

Cam Ranh airport opens VAT refund booth

Tuesday, Jan 06, 2015

Foreigners and overseas Vietnamese people exiting the country from Cam Ranh airport in Khanh Hoa province will be eligible for value added tax (VAT) refunds on purchases of Vietnamese products.

Businesses, customs authorities to unite against red tape

Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014

The Government is determined to make custom procedures quick and transparent in line with the World Trade Organisation Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) which Viet Nam signed in 2013.

More entities to be eligible for customs priorities

Monday, May 27, 2013

The General Department of Customs is working on a draft circular to replace Circulars No. 63 /2011/TT-BTC and No. 105/2011/TT-BTC on the pilot application of the priority regime in the state management of customs, lowering conditions for businesses to enjoy the customs priorities.

US need for furniture helps Vietnamese exports soar

Friday, Apr 19, 2013

Exports of Vietnamese wood products to the US in the first quarter of this year have surged 8.4 per cent compared to the same period in 2012, with figures hitting US$394 million.